SSDS Week 13 ~ Anything but a Card

Happy Halloween!! The weather has been sooo nice this week in Ohio but of course today it is raining! We already had trick-or-treat in our area so at least we won't have to do it in the rain.

This week at Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday we are doing Anything but a Card (ABC). I made this great little pizza boxes for the kids to give to their teachers for Halloween. I was inspired to make these by my good friend Crystal and you can check out her awesome intructions here.

We do have some sad news this week at SSDS...our dear friends Boni and Cheri have decided to step down. They will be greatly missed and I wish them the best!!

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the SSDS blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00 pm (EST) Friday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Halloween Pizza Box Supplies}

Digital Image: Halloween Digi ~ Black Cat (freebie from Robin's Artful Musings)

Paper: True Black CS (PTI), Halloween DSP (K&Company)

TCC Feature Friday ~ A Witches Brew

Happy Friday all! I am sooo ready for the weekend. I finally finished putting together all the games, crafts and last minute goodies for DD's Halloween party at school today. I am so hoping that after all this work there will be school today, the flu has hit our schools pretty hard and there are ALOT of kids and teachers out sick!

It is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and Piali has come up with a wicked fun Recipe Challenge. It is called a Witches Brew ~ Using ONLY patterned paper from Halloween packs and glitter make a NON-Halloween card!! I had to really think about this one, but I just love the card I came up with. I used Sk8r Brady to create a Birthday Card. Everytime I see this image I think of my nephew so I am going to save this card for his B-day!

I printed the digi image on Select White CS and colored him with PrismaColor Markers. I used rub-ons to add the stars to the helmet and the "splattered paint" around the image. The DSP is from last years K&Company Halloween Specialty Paper Pack. I also used Splitcoast Sketch Challenge 252 for the layout on this card.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00pm (EST) Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Sk8r B-day Supplies}

Digital Image: Sk8r Brady (TCC)

Paper: Select White, True Black and New Leaf CS (PTI), Halloween DSP (K&Company)

Accessories: Rub-ons (Colorbok), Rain Dots (Cloud 9)

Paper Maniac Inspirations: Crafting with Kids

Is it Wednesday already? Yikes, I have so much to do this week and I am running out of time LOL. My DD Halloween party is Friday and I am room mom this year and I still have tons of prep to do.

This week at Paper Maniac we are crafting with kids! If you haven't already, you definitely need to check out Paper Maniac's Crafty Kids section. My children couldn't wait to use the Finger Puppet Reindeer Kit and the Penguin Cone Ornament Kit both of which are availabe at the Paper Maniac Store. These were super easy make with very straightforward directions. They came with everything you need to put them together.

Here are a couple pics of the finished products and if you'd like to see more pics check out the Smilebox Slideshow at the end of this post.



















Just in case you missed the Newsletter this week - Here are the current specials going on in the store:

-25% off items in Crafty Kids section (no coupon needed)
- 20% off Our Craft Lounge (coupon in newsletter)
- It's not to late to enter the Basic Grey Christmas Card Contest! Details here.
- Don't forget to check out this weeks Paper Maniac Challenge.

Be sure and head over to the Paper Maniac Blog to check out all the amazing creations from the rest of Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by,

Make a Smilebox slideshow

AiFactory #9 ~ A Sketch Challenge

Happy Tuesday all! I am so happy to say that everybody is finally starting to feel better around here including myself (woohoo!!).

Today, we have another great sketch for you at the AiFactory Challenge Blog. We are also featuring this adorable digi stamp from Softpencil available at AiFactory. I printed the Flower & Bee on PTI Select White and colored it with PrismaColor Markers. The flower DSP is Girl Friday from Cosmo Cricket and I used the Swiss Cheese border punch from ek Success.

To play along and be eligible for this weeks prize please upload your card or project to Mr. Linky on the AiFactory Blog by next Monday at Midnight EST. No need to use AiFactory Images, but if you have them we would love to see them! What are you playing for...the Bee & Flower digi stamp used on my card. The sketch we are using this week is from CPS138 so if you uplaod to an online gallery please use AIF009 & CPS138.

Also be sure and check out the new AIF Kit Club Launch! You can get all the details here!

For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Mia (Owner) * Ashley * Carole * De * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink

Thanks for stopping by,


{Bee and Flower Supplies}

Digital Image: Softpencil ~ Bee & Flower (AiFactory)

Paper: Tangerine Tango CS (SU!), Girl Friday DSP (Cosmo Cricket)

Accessories: White Satin Ribbon, Swiss Cheese Border Punch (ek Success), Corner Rounder, Rhinestones and Flower Pins (Making Memories)

SSDS Week 12 ~ Sketch Challenge w/Pixie Cottage Stamps

Good Morning all!! Hope you are having a fantastic Saturday! Today is my DS's last soccer game and my DD's end of season cheerleading banquet!! I can not tell you how excited I am to being getting a break from all the activities!! They have both decided to take the winter off so this will be a serious break...not sure what we are going to do with all this extra time LOL!

Can you believe it is already week 12 at Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturday? Where has the time gone? This week we have an awesome sketch for you. The Design Team members were given these adorable Pixie Cottage Stamps from our awesome sponsor Michelle's Scrapbooking & More to use in our sample cards. I just love this adorable Hannah Witch image I received, she was a bit large for the sketch challenge so I did improvise a little with sketch.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the SSDS blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00 pm (EST) Friday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Witchy Spells Supplies}

Stamps: Hannah Witch (Pixie Cottage Stamps)

Paper: Black, White and Purple CS; Halloween DSP (K&Company)

Accessories: Black Rhinestones, Polka Dot Sheer Ribbon, Halloween Charm

TESC88 ~ Wishing for Sunshine

Afternoon everyone! It is a cold, rainy day in Ohio today. So my card for Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #88 fit my mood perfectly LOL.

I love this image from The Character Cafe called Rainy Day Sophie! I printed her out on Select White CS and colored her with PrismaColor Markers, except for the boots and umbrella. I paper pieced those with polka dot DSP from Making Memories. I used Aqua Mist Ink around the edges of the sentiment and diamond glaze on the raindrops and puddle.

Be sure and check out Feature Friday at the Character Cafe Blog. The challenge this week is a color challenge and the DT has some awesome inspiration to share with you.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Wishing You Sunshine Supplies}

Digital Image: Rainy Day Sophie (TCC); Sunshine Sentiment (PTI)

Ink: Aqua Mist (PTI), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper: Hibiscus Burst CS (PTI); hul-la-ba-loo DSP (Making Memories)

Accessories: Aqua Mist Satin Ribbon (PTI), Flower Gem (Chloe's Closet ~ MM), Nestabilities, Diamond Glaze

Paper Maniac Inspirations: Black, White and a Pop of Color

Wow...This week is just flying by, I can't believe it is Wednesday already! This week at Paper Maniac the DT is creating with black, white and a pop of color. I just had to use this gorgeous glazed paper from Bazzill and I finally inked up a couple stamps from the Unity October Store Kit ~ Wonderful...You. This is such a great kit, it has such a great variety of stamps.
If you love creating black and white cards then you will definitely want to check out the new "Make It Yours" kit available in the Paper Maniac Store. It includes:

•10 110 pound A2 cards in five popping colors
•10 envelopes
•10 8"x8" sheets of black and white patterned paper
•14 A2 size cardstock panels in assorted colors and shiny metallics for layering
•4 Neenah solar white stamping panels
•8 18" ribbons in grosgrains, satins, metallics, and pompoms.
•Accessory package of buttons, brads, flowers, felties, dew drops

Here are some more of the great specials this week!!

~All in stock items in the Halloween BOO-tique are 40% off (no coupon code necessary)
~All in stock Graphic 45 is 25% off (coupon in Newsletter)
~Paper Maniac is offering Free Shipping for all APO and FPO addresses on purchases over $40.00 during the month of October. Use coupon code SUPPORT
~Don't forget to check out the Paper Maniac challenge on the Paper Maniac Deliberations

Special Card Class & Contest: Join Paper Maniac for a card class and contest using this wonderful Basic Grey Class kit. Not only will you be able to complete a beautiful set of coordinated Christmas cards in a reasonable length of time, but you will have a chance to win PRIZES that include Unity Stamp kits, papers, Petaloo flowers, ribbons, gift certificates and more!

The contest begins immediately and ends on November 15. Prizes will be awarded November 18. The more you play, the more chances you have to win! Here's how it will work:

*Purchase the Basic Grey Class kit here. You are then automatically entered and receive your first chance!

*Follow the class directions to complete the four cards described. Post a photo of your completed class cards for another entry. Feel free to add stamped images or other touches to make them yours. However, the card must be recognizable as class cards.

*Follow the class directions to complete the four tags described. Post a photo of your completed class tags for another entry. Feel free to add stamped images or other touches to make the tags yours. However, the tags must be recognizable as class tags.

*Continue using the leftover class materials (and there will be plenty of them) to make additional cards, tags or gifts. You may add additional cardstock or other items from your stash, but at least 75% of your card or craft needs to be from the class materials.

*Post your creation for another entry. Post as many as you can get out of the materials. EACH posted card, tag or creation will gain you another entry into the contest.

*Your entries may be posted in the Paper Maniac Gallery or the Splitcoast Gallery with the keyword PMCLASS, or you may post it on your blog with a message posted on my blog here. It is very important to use the keyword when posting in a gallery so we can find your entry and you get proper credit.

On November 16 or 17, Patti will email you with your ticket numbers - one for each entry.

On November 18, Patti will use Random.org to select the winning numbers and will post a list of the winning ticket numbers on the store blog. Additionally, a participation winner will be selected based on the highest total number of entries.

Be sure and head over to the Paper Maniac Blog to check out all the amazing creations from the rest of Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by,

{Together Forever Supplies}

Stamps: Wonderful...You (Unity~Oct Store Kit)

Paper: Pure Poppy, True Black and Select White CS (PTI), Wallpaper Glaze ~ Raven (Bazzill)

Accessories: Nestabilities, Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon (PTI), Bazzill Jewels ~ Cardinal

AiFactory #8 ~ A Color Challenge

Morning everyone! It has been a very loooong weekend and I am still trying to recover. My son finally started feeling better...just in time for a 3 day soccer tournament that took up the whole weekend! Good news...his team won 2nd place in their division and they were undefeated going into the championship game!! Bad news...being out all weekend in the cold weather has my darling daughter sick.
Today at the AiFactory Challenge Blog, we have an awesome color challenge for you and this week we are featuring Snowboard Ivan and Alicia. I just love these images, they are so fun to work with and perfect for coloring. I printed Alicia on Select White CS and colored her with Prismacolor Markers. I found this great snowflake DSP in my stash and thought it was perfect for these colors. I finished it off with some ribbon, a glittery snowflake and some dewdrops.

To join in on the fun, just visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog for all the details and to upload your creations.

For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Mia (Owner) * Ashley * Carole * De * Erin * Kerry * Lola

Thanks for stopping by,


{Snowboard Alicia Supplies}

Digital Image: Alicia Goes Snow Boarding (AiFactory)

Paper: Select White CS (PTI), Baja Breeze (SU!), Metallic Lavendar, Snowflake DSP (Heidi Grace)

Accessories: Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon (PTI), Glitter Snowflake, Clear Dewdrops

TCC Feature Friday ~ Sketch by Diane

Hi all!! Today is Feature Friday at The Character Cafe and my fellow DT member, the very talented Diane, has created this awesome sketch for us!

My darling daughter has become obsessed with peace signs recently so she was super excited when she saw this groovy digi image! She loves sending her friends little notes in the mail so I just had to use this image to make her a card she could send!

I printed Dayzee out on Select White CS and colored her with PrismaColor Markers. I cut her out and popped her on a scalloped circle. The great friend quote is from a sheet of inque boutique DSP.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 11:59 pm (EST) Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Friends Supplies}

Digital Image: Dayzee (The Character Cafe)

Paper: Select White, Raspberry Fizz and True Black CS (PTI), Always in Bloom DSP (inque boutique)

Accessories: Black Satin Ribbon, Nestabilities, Dazzlers (Petaloo)

Paper Maniac Wednesday

Hi all! Well I do have a bit of good news...my son's flu test was negative (thank goodness). I think the fever finally broke last night so hopefully he will start feeling better soon!

Unfortunately, with him so sick, I just could not find a spare minute to finish my thank you card to post today for Paper Maniac, but I wanted to make sure everyone knew about the great specials this week!!

All in stock items in the Halloween BOO-tique are 30% off! (no coupon code necessary)

All in stock Smooch Inks are 20% off (coupon in Newsletter)

Paper Maniac is offering Free Shipping for all APO and FPO addresses on purchases over $40.00 during the month of October. Use coupon code SUPPORT.
No limit to the number of uses; but the minimum order of $40.00 must be met on each order. Valid on in stock merchandise only. Limited to APO and FPO addresses only; any other orders applying this code will be cancelled. Expires October 31, 2009

Also, we are going to be hosting the Paper Maniac challenges every Sunday on the Paper Maniac Deliberations blog instead of the old Paper Maniac Challenges blog. We're going to resume our challenges this Sunday, October 18. There will be a main challenge as well as an optional challenge for you to try.

Be sure and head over to the Paper Maniac Blog to check out all the amazing creations from the rest of Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #7 ~ A Sketch Challenge

Morning all! Hope this post finds you all well! Unfortunately, we are not so lucky. I am heading out to take my darling son to the doctor. He has been sick for two days and I think he has the flu. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is not H1N1!

Anywho, I did manage to sneak in a card tonight after he finally fell asleep. This week at AiFactory, we have a great sketch challenge for you!





We are also featuring these adorable Fairy Stamps, this is a darling digi set of 6 different fairies. I printed my fairy out on Select White CS and colored her with PrismaColor Markers. I also used Angel Wing Shimmerz on her wings and wand (hard to see in the pic). I cut her out and popped her up on a scallop circle.

To join in on the fun, just visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog for all the details and to upload your creations.


For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Mia (Owner) * Ashley * Carole * De * Erin * Kerry * Lola

Thanks for stopping by,


{Fairy Birthday Supplies}

Digital Image: Sweet Pea Fairies (AiFactory); Sentiment: Fairy B-day (Stamping Bella)

Ink: Hibiscus Burst (PTI), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Paper: Hibiscus Burst CS (PTI), Flower DSP (Imaginisce)

Accessories: White Satin Ribbon, Pink Rhinestones, Nestabilities

SSDS Week 10 ~ Recipe Challenge

Happy Saturday! I am heading out to coach my daughter's cheerleading and am so hoping the rain stays away! Nothing worse than soggy, grouchy cheerleaders LOL!

Anyway, it is time for another Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday Challenge. This week we have a recipe challenge ~ a 4x7 card with glitter, heat embossing, 3 DSP's and 5 flowers.

Whew--that's a mouthful!! I know my cards does not have flowers...I wanted to use this awesome image from our fabulous sponsor this week, Dustin Pike, and flowers really didn't work for Halloween so I used 5 bats instead!

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the SSDS blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00 pm (EST) Friday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{BOO Supplies}

Digital Image: Boo Text (Dustin Pike)

Paper: Tangerine Tango (SU!), Glitter Halloween Paper (K&Company)

Accessories: Bats, Black Satin Ribbon, Halloween Tag

SC249 ~ Chillin' Snowman

Happy Friday Everyone!! Just trying to get a few cards in before our super
busy weekend. My son has his soccer playoffs for his Rec Team on Sunday and my daughter is cheering for two games on Saturday!

For my card today, I just had to use this new release from The Character Cafe! Isn't this snowman just adorable? I just love that he is sitting in a bucket of ice. I also made this card for this weeks Splitcoast Sketch Challenge (SC249).

Be sure and check out Feature Friday at the Character Cafe Blog. The challenge this week is to use stitching and the DT has some awesome inspiration to share with you.

Edited to add: Oops I forgot to announce the winner of my Blog Hop image Christmas Scamp! I used random.org and the winner is Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) ~ Congrats!! Kelly & Kendra will send you your new image shortly!!

Thanks for stopping by,


{Winter Wonderland Supplies}

Digital Image: Chillin' Snowman (The Character Cafe)

Paper: Ocean Tide and Sweet Blush CS (PTI), Jolly by Golly DSP (Cosmo Cricket)

Accessories: Jolly by Golly Rub-ons (Cosmo Cricket), Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon (PTI), Clear Dew Drops, Glittery Snowflake

Paper Maniac Inspirations: Cards without Stamps

Hi everyone!! It is time once again for some more weekly inspiration from the Paper Maniac DT. This week we are focusing on creating cards without image stamps. Paper Maniac has a great assortment of digital sentiments, chipboard and rub-ons perfect for this challenge available in the store.

For my card today, I used this beautiful digital sentiment created by Raindrop Echo Designs ~ Words of Friendship.

Here are some of the other happenings going on right now at the Paper Maniac store:

**Halloween BOO-tique ~ all items in this category 15% off til Oct. 15th
**Weekly Special ~ all items in Accessories category 20% off til Oct. 12th
**Newsletter Deal ~ 30% off Nature's Blessing Stamps til Oct. 13th (coupon code in newsletter)

Be sure and head over to the Paper Maniac Blog to check out all the amazing creations from the rest of Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by,

{Friendship Supplies}

Digital Sentiment: Words of Friendship (Raindrop Echo Designs)

Paper: Summer Sunrise CS (PTI), Cherry Hill (October Afternoon)

Accessories: Summer Sunrise Satin Ribbon, Prima Flower, Yellow Pearls (Kaisercraft), Nestabilities, Paper Piercer

AiFactory Challenge #6 ~ Masculine Cards

Hi all! I am so excited to be doing my first challenge with the AiFactory Design Team. This is such a super talented group of ladies and I am delighted to be joining them!!

I have to admit though when I saw that the challenge this week was to make masculine cards (w/o any ribbon) I did cringe a little. I always struggle with these cards, constantly adding and taking away. I decided with this card my approach would be less is more LOL!

I just had to use this adorable digi stamp Pirate Ivan for my card. He is just perfect for a little boy's birthday card! I printed him out on Select White CS and colored him with my PrismaColor Markers!

To join in on the fun, just visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog for all the details and to upload your creations.

For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Mia (Owner) * Ashley * Carole * De * Elizabeth * Erin * Kerry * Lola

Thanks for stopping by,


{Pirate Birthday Supplies}

Digital Image: Pirate Ivan (AiFactory)

Paper: Scarlett Jewel CS (PTI), Striped DSP (Sandylion)

Accessories: Candy Dots (Pebbles, Inc)

SSDS Week 9 ~ Halloween

Hi everyone! Any big plans for the weekend? Not us, just cheerleading and soccer. This week at Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday we are celebrating Halloween! Make a card or project using a Halloween Theme.

Can you believe this adorable digi image is a freebie from Mo's Digital Pencil? I printed it out on Papertrey Select White and colored it with PrismaColor Markers. I used Label 4 Nestabilities for the sentiment and stippled over it with Tangerine Tango Ink.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the SSDS blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00 pm (EST) Friday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Bewitched Supplies}

Digiital Image: Trick or Treat (Freebie ~ Mo's Digital Pencil)

Paper: Select White CS (PTI), Tangerine Tango CS (SU!), Halloween Words DSP (Pebbles, Inc)

Accessories: Ripe Avacado Satin Ribbon (PTI), Label 4 Nestabilities, Black Rhinestones

Welcome to The Character Cafe Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to the Character Cafe Blog Hop! If you came to me from Rachel's Blog then you are on the right track! If not, go to The Character Cafe DT Page to start from the beginning so you don't miss all the awesome new releases and giveaways!!

I was so excited to work with this new stamp called Christmas Scamp ~ Isn't he just adorable?! I printed him out on Select White and colored him with PrismaColor Markers and added a touch of stickles to all the lights!!

The Character Cafe Blog Hop Specials:

**30% off all sales starting from Friday Oct. 2nd until Friday Oct. 9th with coupon code OctBlogHop
**I will draw one winning name from my comments to win a copy of Christmas Scamp!!
**There will be a freebie at the end of the hop on the Cafe Blog.
**Kendra & Kelly will draw one name from the comments at the Cafe Blog for the Grand Prize of all the new releases!!

Now head on over to see what Donna has created for you!! Thanks for stopping by,